Rumen Radev
President of Bulgaria
Rumen Georgiev Radev (Bulgarian: Румен Георгиев Радев; born 18 June 1963) is a Bulgarian politician and former Major General. He is the 6th and current President of Bulgaria since January 22, 2017. He was Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force.[1][2][3]
Rumen Radev | |
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5th President of Bulgaria | |
Assumed office 22 January 2017 | |
Prime Minister | Boyko Borisov Ognyan Gerdzhikov (Acting) Boyko Borisov Stefan Yanev Kiril Petkov Galab Donev Nikolai Denkov Dimitar Glavchev |
Vice President | Iliana Iotova |
Preceded by | Rosen Plevneliev |
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Born | Rumen Georgiev Radev 18 June 1963 Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria |
Political party | Independent (1990–present) |
Spouse(s) | Ginka Radeva (?–2014; divorced) Desislava Radeva (2016–present) |
Children | Darina (b. 2001) Georgi (b. 2003) |
Alma mater | Bulgarian Air Force University Rakovski Military Academy Air War College |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1987–2017 |
Rank | Major General |
References
change- ↑ "Socialist ally Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria presidency: Exit polls". Reuters. 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "Pro-Russia candidate wins Bulgaria's presidential run-off". euronews.com. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "Bulgaria Faces Uncertainty After Election Of Pro-Russia President". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.